Martine Desroches’ eclectic repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary music with a particular interest in Canadian composers. Her playing always conveys intelligence, ease and sensitivity. She made her debut in England in 1993, performing with orchestra the Mendelssohn Concerto and also appearing in recitals. Malcom Hazell commented that “Martine Desroches has a quite exceptional musical talent… There is in her playing a personal commitment and expressiveness that carry complete conviction.” (Herald Express)
An exhilarating and elegant concert pianist, Louise Bessette stands out as one of the pre-eminent performers of twentieth-century music. Her combination of eclectic repertory and impeccable delivery has earned Louise Bessette several of the most prestigious honours awarded for the interpretation of contemporary music, including, most notably, the First Prize at the Concours international de musique contemporaine in Saint-Germain-en-Laye (France, 1986), and both the First Prize and the Special Prize for Piano at the International Gaudeamus Competition (Rotterdam, 1989).
JACQUES HÉTU
1-4. Sonate opus 58
RODNEY SHARMAN
5-6. Opera Transcriptions]
ANDRÉ PRÉVOST
7. Improvisation pour vln
JACQUES HÉTU
8. Fantaisie pour piano
JACQUES HÉTU
9-14. Variations pour violon
RODNEY SHARMAN
15-16. Opera Transcriptions
ANDRÉ PRÉVOST
17-19. Sonate pour violon et piano
